Spring Intro 2023

03/03/2023

Perception of regulatory

• People in isolation • ‘Regularly awkward’ • ‘You’re just a bunch of form-fillers’ • Inflexible • Unapproachable • Studious ... ‘geeks’

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Definition of 'geek' Microsoft (UK); English (noun)

Somebody awkward Considered unattractive & socially awkward (insult) Obsessive computer user COMPUTING – somebody who enjoys or takes pride in using computers, or other technology, often to what others consider an excessive degree (informal) Outrageous sideshow performer ARTS – a sideshow performer whose act consists of outrageous feats such as biting the heads off live animals

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